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Submissions

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Stagger Lee
Oct. 27, 1979
Cape Cod Coliseum

Lots of submissions from this show. 2 well-played sets - this is my favorite Stagger Lee, not sure exactly why it just has IT.
18
Tennessee Jed
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

The freakin harmonies on this one I miss that trio singing Euro 72 style. Back when Phil could sing that high
49
Shakedown Street
Dec. 26, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

This one gets up here for Brent's creativity during the Jam. UJB sandwich 2nd set is sweet.
9
Truckin'
March 22, 1990
Copps Coliseum

The outro jam into drums is great orchestra. Real well-played version with great Brent vocs.
10
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
March 24, 1986
The Spectrum

The last Sailor>Saint, and one of my favorites. Never understood why it was dropped.

Comments

Feel Like A Stranger
April 14, 1984
Hampton Coliseum

Holy Blazers (I changed that word from something worse) Jerry's solo in this version is crazy freaking hot. Just tearing IT UP!
Jack Straw
Oct. 20, 1984
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

You know things are about to go down if Jer is fanning coming out of the first verse already. The band just explodes out of the first set absolutely possessed.
Shakedown Street
Oct. 20, 1984
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

Whew is right. And man o' man is the first chord of this version just ever so right on. Isolate it with headphones sometime. Talk about everyone being dialed in. Jer wasnt ready for the lyrics but he was ready rock. The boys then blister through the jam and it is super tight. Love it!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 31, 1984
Marin County Civic Center

Amazing transition. The patience is just awesome. Something truly amazing happens as Scarlet becomes Fire, it is one of those musical Wow moments. Also, watch out for Brent in the driver's seat during the transition.
Dupree's Diamond Blues
March 31, 1984
Marin County Civic Center

Brent has a carnival sound to the keys and it is a perfect fit. Its the greatest show on earth sound.